Book Launch of Key Irish Women Writers “Maria Edgeworth” On the 26th of November 2021, the new Edgeworthstown Library hosted its first event. This was the launch of Maria Edgeworth as part of the Key Irish Women Writers series by Clíona Ó Gallchoir. Síona Cahill (Public Affairs and Communication Manager Gaisce/The President’s Award) had the honour […]
Maria Edgeworth trying to help “Her heart went out to the poor and afflicted…” said “Biddy” from Edgeworthstown about Maria Edgeworth and the Great Famine. Toward the end of her life the Great Famine ravaged the land of Ireland and Maria Edgeworth. Like other women during those times she did all she could to try […]
Rare drawings of the Edgeworth Family Being involved with the lives and times of the Edgeworth family often means finding new things of interest about them, like the rare drawings of the Edgeworth family. My first Blog post in a long time and I have two new items to share. Firstly I want to share […]
Another Literary Festival 2020 Short Story Competition Although we had to cancel this years 25th Anniversary Literary Festival 2020 we were still able to hold our Poetry and Short Story Competitions. Here is our second place winner Sharon Black with her story Mollie. Congratulations Sharon! MOLLIE ‘SHE’S A REAL BEAUTY. I know I’m always saying […]
